Discontinued Sig Kits
07-28-2008, 01:22 PM
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RE: Discontinued Sig Kits
Built my All Star Bipe also with a Fox .15 back in 1994. Once I got the hang of the take off run it was quite fun to fly. In step dives the top wing would pull back the rubber bands and do a wild maneuver! Landings were quick and loopy but the plane was quite rugged. I still have it in storage, a bright little neon green fun machine.
03-04-2014, 10:37 AM
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Y'all might wanna check the SIG website - definitely looks like they're discontinuing nearly their entire line of kits, ARF's too.
That, and the fact that dope is nearly unobtainable anymore, looks like SIG is on the way out.
Fox engines also have nearly everything on BIG sale right now. They've already announced that they're cutting production.
SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been flying SIG kits with Fox engines for 40+ years - - got my original Kadet Mk-1 from 1973 still in the air with a Fox .45
That, and the fact that dope is nearly unobtainable anymore, looks like SIG is on the way out.
Fox engines also have nearly everything on BIG sale right now. They've already announced that they're cutting production.
SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been flying SIG kits with Fox engines for 40+ years - - got my original Kadet Mk-1 from 1973 still in the air with a Fox .45
03-04-2014, 01:18 PM
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Y'all might wanna check the SIG website - definitely looks like they're discontinuing nearly their entire line of kits, ARF's too.
That, and the fact that dope is nearly unobtainable anymore, looks like SIG is on the way out.
Fox engines also have nearly everything on BIG sale right now. They've already announced that they're cutting production.
SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been flying SIG kits with Fox engines for 40+ years - - got my original Kadet Mk-1 from 1973 still in the air with a Fox .45
That, and the fact that dope is nearly unobtainable anymore, looks like SIG is on the way out.
Fox engines also have nearly everything on BIG sale right now. They've already announced that they're cutting production.
SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been flying SIG kits with Fox engines for 40+ years - - got my original Kadet Mk-1 from 1973 still in the air with a Fox .45
Regarding dope, that is available from quite a few outlets including SIG, Randolph, Brodak, etc. Available from both model and full scale outlets. When I was still using the stuff (new wife no longer permits the odor) I always bought it from full scale outlets anyway. Such as Aircraft Spruce, etc. Certainly no shortage at the current time though there has been at times in the past.
Fox has had problems for years. Its hard to stay in business with expensive labor costs and dated designs. They still have a loyal following but even their C/L following has dwindled away to a large degree. They somehow hang on and they've had some sort of "BIG" sale going on every time I've visited their website over the last several years.
04-14-2014, 08:32 PM
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I too like the little Aero Bipe by Sig ..... I built and flew one in the mid seventies, it was powered with an OS Max .10 engine and used the single actuator by Rand to control all three functions (rudder / elevator / throttle) ...... I reckon this was better known as 'Galloping Ghost'! I wonder if the Sig Mfg 'Aero Bipe' plans are available out there anywhere?
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I'd like to see the Kommander come back also. Another favorite of mine from years ago is the little Aero Bipe. I had at least 2 of them and loved that little plane.
Dennis
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I'd like to see the Kommander come back also. Another favorite of mine from years ago is the little Aero Bipe. I had at least 2 of them and loved that little plane.
Dennis
I have a Aerobipe Sig Craftsman Kit # RC 25 with 34" wingspan still New in the Box. I bought it in 1977. I'll check it out after my eye surgery (tomorrow) and see about getting the plans reproduced FULL SIZE.
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Ken AMA 1528
04-17-2014, 08:25 AM
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I too like the little Aero Bipe by Sig ..... I built and flew one in the mid seventies, it was powered with an OS Max .10 engine and used the single actuator by Rand to control all three functions (rudder / elevator / throttle) ...... I reckon this was better known as 'Galloping Ghost'! I wonder if the Sig Mfg 'Aero Bipe' plans are available out there anywhere?
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I'd like to see the Kommander come back also. Another favorite of mine from years ago is the little Aero Bipe. I had at least 2 of them and loved that little plane.
Dennis
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I'd like to see the Kommander come back also. Another favorite of mine from years ago is the little Aero Bipe. I had at least 2 of them and loved that little plane.
Dennis
Dennis
04-25-2014, 08:33 AM
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How about a AT-6 / SNJ Texan!
Back in the 1960's Santa Claus left a SIG AT-6/SNJ control-line scale kit for me under the Christmas tree.
Scale: 3/4" to the foot, 31" span. Spun aluminum cowl, gorgeous decals, hefty hardware, lots of lumber, great stuff.
Challenging for me to build ---too challenging, in fact, and I never finished it--- but I actually still do have some of the parts from it.
Years later I came to learn that its origins are a Cal Smith design published in one of the model magazines wayyyy back when; Berkley later developed it into a kit, and it was one of series in that scale, a P-47, an F8F Bearcat, a FW-190, and other similarly EXCITING airplanes!
Today's digital plan-scanning fraternity has made many of these designs available through the usual sources.
Back in the 1960's Santa Claus left a SIG AT-6/SNJ control-line scale kit for me under the Christmas tree.
Scale: 3/4" to the foot, 31" span. Spun aluminum cowl, gorgeous decals, hefty hardware, lots of lumber, great stuff.
Challenging for me to build ---too challenging, in fact, and I never finished it--- but I actually still do have some of the parts from it.
Years later I came to learn that its origins are a Cal Smith design published in one of the model magazines wayyyy back when; Berkley later developed it into a kit, and it was one of series in that scale, a P-47, an F8F Bearcat, a FW-190, and other similarly EXCITING airplanes!
Today's digital plan-scanning fraternity has made many of these designs available through the usual sources.
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04-25-2014, 12:15 PM
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How about a AT-6 / SNJ Texan!
Back in the 1960's Santa Claus left a SIG AT-6/SNJ control-line scale kit for me under the Christmas tree.
Scale: 3/4" to the foot, 31" span. Spun aluminum cowl, gorgeous decals, hefty hardware, lots of lumber, great stuff.
Challenging for me to build ---too challenging, in fact, and I never finished it--- but I actually still do have some of the parts from it.
Years later I came to learn that its origins are a Cal Smith design published in one of the model magazines wayyyy back when; Berkley later developed it into a kit, and it was one of series in that scale, a P-47, an F8F Bearcat, a FW-190, and other similarly EXCITING airplanes!
Today's digital plan-scanning fraternity has made many of these designs available through the usual sources.
Back in the 1960's Santa Claus left a SIG AT-6/SNJ control-line scale kit for me under the Christmas tree.
Scale: 3/4" to the foot, 31" span. Spun aluminum cowl, gorgeous decals, hefty hardware, lots of lumber, great stuff.
Challenging for me to build ---too challenging, in fact, and I never finished it--- but I actually still do have some of the parts from it.
Years later I came to learn that its origins are a Cal Smith design published in one of the model magazines wayyyy back when; Berkley later developed it into a kit, and it was one of series in that scale, a P-47, an F8F Bearcat, a FW-190, and other similarly EXCITING airplanes!
Today's digital plan-scanning fraternity has made many of these designs available through the usual sources.
Bruce
10-03-2016, 02:33 PM
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I picked up a beautiful Morrisey Bravo over the weekend.. She's been around a long time, but has only flown once (test flight).. It has some really old (brick) servos in it, that I will be upgrading before flight, along with the old school 72 band receiver.. Wheel pants aren't even scuffed.. It's powered by a Quadra gasoline engine (looks brand new).. I tried to upload a picture via mobile device, but I'm not having any luck.. I'll give it a shot on my desktop when I get a chance.. Great thread by the way..!!
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10-04-2016, 10:47 AM
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I picked up a beautiful Morrisey Bravo over the weekend.. She's been around a long time, but has only flown once (test flight).. It has some really old (brick) servos in it, that I will be upgrading before flight, along with the old school 72 band receiver.. Wheel pants aren't even scuffed.. It's powered by a Quadra gasoline engine (looks brand new).. I tried to upload a picture via mobile device, but I'm not having any luck.. I'll give it a shot on my desktop when I get a chance.. Great thread by the way..!!
Check out this pic, taken at the Flying Pilgrims recent giant scale event.
10-10-2016, 06:28 AM
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Nice to see so much interest in the little Aerobipe. One showed up at our annual Biplanes Over Ithaca event and it was really pretty.
I sold a "Baron's Buggy" kit awhile ago that was an almost identical earlier kit. I concluded I could do a better job scratch building one...pretty simple. Here are the Aerobipe plans...http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=4092
I think kit cutters are the way to go. The problem is often landing gear. There are many canopies available from Sig, Great Planes, many ARFs and Parkflyerplastics. I agree that Sig will not be bringing back the planes. I would be nice if they continued to stock landing gear and such for the old designs. For example, the old Kadet Jr. was a great little plane, but I just made up wire gear for mine because Sig doesn't carry the original gear.
Jim
I sold a "Baron's Buggy" kit awhile ago that was an almost identical earlier kit. I concluded I could do a better job scratch building one...pretty simple. Here are the Aerobipe plans...http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=4092
I think kit cutters are the way to go. The problem is often landing gear. There are many canopies available from Sig, Great Planes, many ARFs and Parkflyerplastics. I agree that Sig will not be bringing back the planes. I would be nice if they continued to stock landing gear and such for the old designs. For example, the old Kadet Jr. was a great little plane, but I just made up wire gear for mine because Sig doesn't carry the original gear.
Jim
10-10-2016, 12:55 PM
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The SIG kit is getting very hard to find these days and is one of the most sought after SIG kits, right up there with the Ryan.
10-10-2016, 05:23 PM
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Nice to see so much interest in the little Aerobipe. One showed up at our annual Biplanes Over Ithaca event and it was really pretty.
I sold a "Baron's Buggy" kit awhile ago that was an almost identical earlier kit. I concluded I could do a better job scratch building one...pretty simple. Here are the Aerobipe plans...http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=4092
I think kit cutters are the way to go. The problem is often landing gear. There are many canopies available from Sig, Great Planes, many ARFs and Parkflyerplastics. I agree that Sig will not be bringing back the planes. I would be nice if they continued to stock landing gear and such for the old designs. For example, the old Kadet Jr. was a great little plane, but I just made up wire gear for mine because Sig doesn't carry the original gear.
Jim
I sold a "Baron's Buggy" kit awhile ago that was an almost identical earlier kit. I concluded I could do a better job scratch building one...pretty simple. Here are the Aerobipe plans...http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=4092
I think kit cutters are the way to go. The problem is often landing gear. There are many canopies available from Sig, Great Planes, many ARFs and Parkflyerplastics. I agree that Sig will not be bringing back the planes. I would be nice if they continued to stock landing gear and such for the old designs. For example, the old Kadet Jr. was a great little plane, but I just made up wire gear for mine because Sig doesn't carry the original gear.
Jim
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10-10-2016, 06:55 PM
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Yes, I've bought canopies from him too and the prices and quality are very good. Nice to hear about the Airacobra canopy. Good point about sending him canopies. I hope someone will send him one for a Sr. Falcon!
Jim
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